Funny fundraisers frequently frolic

FACULTY PLAYERS- From left, Oak Park teachers Jan Willis, Francoise Arie, Michael Van Slooten and Rob Larges sport Comedy Sportz T-shirts in anticipation of a "must-see match" against students.

Comedy Sportz of Oak Park High School is sponsoring two fundraisers in next two weeks.

•The first, on Fri., Feb 22, will benefit the high school in a match that pits students against teachers.

The event begins with pregame show at 7 p.m in the OPHS Pavilion, 899 N. Kanan Road, Oak Park. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students.

•The second event, scheduled for 7 p.m. Sat., March 8 at the Pavilion, will benefit Women's Partnership for Justice and Peace in Sierra Leone, a West Africabased organization devoted to getting girls off the dangerous city streets and giving them a safe haven for learning and empowerment.

Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students. Pizza, drinks and desserts will be sold at the event.

Available for $50 are sponsorship packages, which include two tickets to the event, a Justice and Peace T-shirt and a $1off coupon for concessions. One sponsorship will provide a West African girl with uniform, books, supplies and schooling for a year.

For information, sponsorships or tickets, e-mail Robin Stidham at stidhams1@verizon.net.